Roller shutter servicing in Durham
We cover Durham and the DH1 postcode district as part of County Durham; you book a visit here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
For premises in Durham with more than one shutter, a planned service visit usually costs less than waiting for breakdowns.
Repair and service visits in Durham are charged; we tell you the visit cost before booking and agree anything beyond it with you.
What the work can involve
What we look at on a visit in Durham:
- IntervalEvery six months for busy doors, yearly for lighter use.
- ScopeMechanical, electrical and safety-device checks with a written report.
- PlansAnnual maintenance plans priced per shutter.
Guide prices for Durham
| Roller shutter servicing | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Service visit, first shutter | £150 – £235 | £125 – £195 |
| Each additional shutter on the same visit | £55 – £115 | £45 – £95 |
| Annual maintenance plan, per shutter | £175 – £355 | £145 – £295 |
Guide prices, per visit unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
These are UK guide prices. We tell you the visit cost for Durham when you book, and agree anything beyond it before doing the work.
Planning and safety in Durham
As an English city, Durham follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Workplace duties: Employers and people in control of premises must keep powered doors safe and maintained; a service record helps show this.
From enquiry to finished job
Send photos and details
Tell us what the shutter is doing, roughly how big it is, and send photos of the shutter, box and any labels.
Engineer visit
We inspect the shutter, controls and safety devices and confirm what is needed.
Your go-ahead
You approve any parts or extra work before we carry it out.
Work done, report left
The shutter is tested after the work and you get a record of what was found and done.
Questions about roller shutter servicing in Durham
What does a shutter service include?
We check the curtain, guides, barrel, springs, motor, brakes, limits, locks and safety devices, carry out minor adjustments, and give you a written report.
How often should roller shutters be serviced?
Busy commercial and industrial doors are usually serviced every six months, lighter-use shutters once a year. Fire shutters need at least an annual service and drop test.
Do you work on shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes, most makes and ages of shutter; photos and any labels help us bring the right parts to Durham.
Do you charge for a visit in Durham?
Yes, visits for repairs and servicing are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking. New-installation surveys are free.